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A Late Valentine: Romantic Strings by OM & Friends
Join us on Friday 20 February 2026 at 4.30 PM for an intimate string quartet performance celebrating love, emotion, and musical storytelling.
OM & Friends present a carefully curated program featuring works by Antonín Dvořák and Edward Elgar, alongside beloved tango-inspired pieces and lively contemporary selections. From the deep intensity of Dvořák’s early string quartet to the tender romance of Elgar’s Salut d’Amour, and the irresistible charm of tango rhythms, this performance offers a warm and elegant musical experience in a relaxed afternoon atmosphere.
payment via bank transfer THB 750 (incl. glass of wine)
cash at entrance THB 1,000 (incl. glass of wine)
February 20, 2026, 04:30 PM
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Hua Hin Events
476 Moo 1 Soi Porn Sawan, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand
THB 750
Antonin Dvořák: String Quartet No. 5 in F minor, Op. 9, B 37
Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 5 in F minor, Op. 9 (1873) is an early, somber work marked by intense emotion and a return to classical quartet traditions, featuring a dramatic first movement, a lyrical Largetto (used later in his Romance), a melancholic waltz-like Scherzo with a bright Trio, and a varied Finale, all revolving around the key of F minor, showcasing Dvořák’s budding mastery despite initial player rejection.
Edgar Elgar: Salut D’Amour
Elgar’s Salut d’Amour (Love’s Greeting) is a short, sweet, and sincere romantic piece, originally for violin and piano, composed in 1888 as a musical love token for his fiancée, Alice Roberts, featuring a lilting melody with poignant harmonies and often described as evoking warm, gentle, and nostalgic feelings, a beloved “love poem” that became a huge success and inspired many arrangements.
Carlos Gardel: Por Una Cabeza
Por Una Cabeza (Spanish for “By a Head”) is a famous 1935 tango by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera that uses a horse racing metaphor to compare the addictive thrill of gambling with the intoxicating pull of a passionate woman, lamenting a love lost by a narrow margin, much like losing a race “by a head”. Composed shortly before Gardel’s tragic death, it became a timeless classic, widely recognized from films like Scent of a Woman.
Key Aspects:
Michael Mclean: Tangos and More
Michael McLean’s Tangos & More is a lively collection of six original dances for string quartet, featuring exciting and playable arrangements of tangos, a rhumba, a czardas (Hungarian folk dance), a fandango (Spanish dance), and a serenata, designed to be fun for both performers and audiences, bringing energy to any gig. Published by Latham Music, the score and parts use upper positions for violins, offering engaging rhythmic and melodic material for string quartets.
Viola
Miti Wisuthumporn has forged a career as one of the leading violists of his generation in Thailand, performing on international concert stages, commissioning and recording new works, and nurturing young musicians. Currently a principal violist of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Miti received reviews such as “Miti played the central section’s exposed solo with admirable nerve and control.”(Bangkok Post). His appearances as concert soloist have included the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the Pro Musica and the Chulalongkorn University String Orchestra. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with the members of the Pro Musica, Bangkok String Quartet, as well as Andres Cardenes, Thomas Hampson, Clive Greensmith, Roeland Hendrikx and many others.
Dedicated to introducing classical music to a broader audience in Thailand, Miti worked with five fellow musicians to form the JEEB Ensemble. The ensemble sought to present core classical music repertoire in funky ways that reached a wider audience. It proved to be popular – the JEEB Ensemble held sold-out music festivals in 2013 and 2017, had a China tour in 2018, launched Thailand’s first digitally-streamed classical music album distributed by Universal Music amidst COVID-19, and will soon launch its third festival.
Miti began violin studies at age 14 and switched to the viola at the age of 15 while studying with Ajarn Chaiwat Buranamanas and the National Artist Asst Prof Col Choochart Pitaksakorn. From 2014 to 2008, he received a full-scholarship to study at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore under the tutelage of Jiri Heger, and between 2008 and 2010, received a full-scholarship to complete master degree at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he studied with distinguished American violists –Toby Appel, Joen Vasquez and Maureen Gallargher. Later he moved to Europe for further studies with Matthias Maurar, former viola soloist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at the University of Music and Performing Art Graz, Austria.
Miti is currently a viola lecturer at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts and Faculty of Music Education – Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Humanities – Kasetsart University and Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music.
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Violin
Graeme Norris is the Principal 1st Violin of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he held leadership roles with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed as a guest principal with orchestras in Singapore and Tasmania.
A native of Melbourne, Graeme holds a Bachelor of Music Performance and attended the Australian National Academy of Music on a full scholarship. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has performed extensively across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has also appeared as a soloist with orchestras in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Malaysia.
In addition to his performance career, Graeme lectures at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and has taught at several other universities and youth orchestras. Outside of music, he enjoys travel, photography, and finding a good cup of coffee.
Violin
Omporn Kowintha began her violin lessons with Prof. Choochart Pitaksakorn at the age of thirteen. She participated in the Thai Youth Orchestra and became its concertmaster from 1994 to 1996. In 1997, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Music Education from Chulalongkorn University. From 1998 to 1999, she received a scholarship from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, which enabled her to study with Michael Ma. In 2000, Omporn went to the United States, where she studied violin with Kathryn Lucktenberg and Fritz Gearhart at the University of Oregon. During this time, she also studied Suzuki Violin Pedagogy with Shelley Rich and worked as a violin instructor in the Suzuki Program at the Community Music Institute of the University of Oregon. She received her Master’s Degree in Violin Performance and Pedagogy in 2003.
Performing on both violin and viola, Omporn has participated in many chamber music ensembles and orchestras in Thailand, including the Glom Piano Quartet, Bangkok String Quartet, the Artist Ensemble of Bangkok, and Pro Musica Orchestra. She also founded her own chamber music series, “Om and Friends,” which has presented regular chamber music concerts since 2018. In addition, she is one of the most sought-after violin instructors in Thailand. Omporn founded the first Suzuki Studio in Thailand, called “Omri Music Studio,” and is a founding board member of the Thailand Association for Talent Education.
Cello
Kunut pursued advanced musical studies internationally, graduating with a master’s degree in Cello performance from Brussels, Belgium. His education also includes studies at the Royal College of Music (RSCM) and RCB.
A highly skilled classical cellist, Kunut performs in various concerts and ensembles, often featuring classical repertoire such as Bach’s Cello Suites. He has participated in international programs and collaborated with other notable musicians. In addition to his performance career, he works as a music educator and teacher.
Kunut is also known for his crossover work, arranging and performing pop hits in a cello style. He has collaborated on tracks like “นับหนึ่ง (From now on)” with artist Billkin, which has garnered significant attention. He regularly participates in music festivals and concerts, including Cello Soundscape events and other ensemble performances across Thailand.